Spook Country, William Gibson

Spook Country, a book where absolutely nothing happens, in detail.

after 100 pages, i was still lost as to the point of this book. every character is dangerously interesting. nothing is cohesive, just chapter after chapter of loosely tied together story. just enough to keep you turning the pages, but not enough for you to know what is happening.

there is no “main protagonist” or “main antagonist” every character has their own agenda and none are good or evil. everyone has something going on and you are slowly led through the various stories until they all merge into one semi-cohesive semi-plot. every one of these characters deserves their own book.

dont hold your breath for a big bang ending though. when it all culminates in the last 25 pages, you will either be giggling at the cleverness or unhappy that you sat through it all.

i think this book would make a great film modified and directed by the cohen brothers.

thats it. no more review. as the books semi-plot doesnt have much to it besides build up, i would hate to give up anything specific.

i do really want to listen to the band “the curfew”, though they do not exist, i was left curious about their sound and influence.